The show must go on

carroll

The show must go on
verse
Why are you crying, why are you sad?
You seem to have everything.
You’re famous and rich beyond belief.
People pay just to hear you sing.
pre chorus
pick yourself up, it's time to perform.
Put on your happy face.
Dance like a marionette on stage.
each night in a new place.
chorus
The show must go on.
The show must go on.
verse
Why are you sobbing, what’s wrong with you?
you have all that money can buy.
You have beauty and admiration.
people don’t pay to see you cry.
pre chorus
Pick yourself up it’s time to perform.
Put on your happy face.
Dance like a marionette on stage.
Each night in a new place.
chorus
The show must go on.
The show must go on.
bridge
There’s no time for you to decompress.
when there’s money to be made.
So dance my little marionette.
Money has made you her slave.
tag
Bring them to tears with your sad songs.
Listen to the critics rave.

carroll

Appreciate your feedback

RainyDayMan

The chorus feels like it should be really sung out, and I always think it's good anytime the lyric points you in the direction of music. It does feel a little short though, there's certainly room for a longer chorus.

There's a nice contrast between verses and chorus. Sadness vs glamour. And it feels like the energy levels will be quite different too. Works very well with the meaning of the song.

Feels like a good one.

carroll

Thanks I’ll look at the chorus.